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Forming faithful disciples who joyfully live out their faith through meaningful, learner-centered Christian Living Education

About the Series

For over 25 years, Vibal’s 𝘞𝘦 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘥’𝘴 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 series has been a trusted teaching and learning resource in Christian Living Education. This latest edition blends the richness of authentic Catholic teachings with engaging, relevant, and age-appropriate learning experiences that inspire students to know, love, and live out their faith.

The series presents the following salient features:

• Integrates GMRC and Values Education curriculum within a Catholic religious education framework for a more faith-centered approach to character development
• Uses Learner-centered and Experience-based approach
• Follows the three-term (trimester) calendar
• Offers a pedagogy rooted in Shared Christian Praxis by Thomas Groome
• Follows the three-fold dimensions of fidelity in catechetical teaching, thereby effectively bringing out a catechesis that is integrated, inculturated, and community-forming

THE GOAL: Learners who live out their Catholic faith with love, integrity, and a spirit of service.

𝘞𝘦 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘥’𝘴 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 nurtures learners who are compassionate, responsible, and Christ-centered individuals, joyfully living out the Gospel in their daily lives.

Kinder
Author: Jennelyn D. Tapang
Series Consultant-Editor: Sr. Ma. Rosalina Cristina A. Asuncion, RVM

Grade 1
Authors: Jhune Xyres M. Delos Santos, Amiel Marie N. Tapang
Editor: Jennelyn D. Tapang
Series Consultant-Editor: Sr. Ma. Rosalina Cristina A. Asuncion, RVM

Grade 2
Authors: Hazile A. Lusterio, Imee Z. Miranda
Editor: Jennelyn D. Tapang
Series Consultant-Editor: Sr. Ma. Rosalina Cristina A. Asuncion, RVM

Grade 3
Authors: Celina G. Legista, Shekinah Marie O. Nazareno
Editor: Jennelyn D. Tapang
Series Consultant-Editor: Sr. Ma. Rosalina Cristina A. Asuncion, RVM

Grade 4
Authors: Heaven Rhajanie C. Galido, Hannah C. Villamor
Editor: Jennelyn D. Tapang
Series Consultant-Editor: Sr. Ma. Rosalina Cristina A. Asuncion, RVM

Grade 5
Authors: Noel Sebastian R. Caliso, Angelica D. Guyagon
Editor: Jennelyn D. Tapang
Series Consultant-Editor: Sr. Ma. Rosalina Cristina A. Asuncion, RVM

Grade 6
Authors: Alvyn Glen G. Caccam, Apple Rose L. Sanchez
Editor: Jennelyn D. Tapang
Series Consultant-Editor: Sr. Ma. Rosalina Cristina A. Asuncion, RVM

Grade 7
Authors: Andrea D. Bisuelan, Rechelle S. Carolino, Annabelle A. Macabeo
Editor: Connie C. Nadonga
Series Consultant-Editor: Sr. Ma. Rosalina Cristina A. Asuncion, RVM

Grade 8
Authors: Maria Theresa N. Andres, Melody Anne J. Dipasupil, Mark Jeffrey L. Mañozca, Jemina F. Apostol
Editor: Connie C. Nadonga
Series Consultant-Editor: Sr. Ma. Rosalina Cristina A. Asuncion, RVM

Grade 9
Authors: Razi A. Dionanao, Robert F. Dulay, Mark Joshua M. Morales, Marvin B. Racines
Editor: Connie C. Nadonga
Series Consultant-Editor: Sr. Ma. Rosalina Cristina A. Asuncion, RVM

Grade 10
Authors: Rossana D. Bautista, Eric S. Bene, Frankmar M. Cabeltis, Elizabeth L. Gregorio
Editor: Connie C. Nadonga
Series Consultant-Editor: Sr. Ma. Rosalina Cristina A. Asuncion, RVM

We think about it
Learners reflect on their experience; discovers the values that their experiences present

WE CELEBRATE GOD’S STORY (GS) / WE CELEBRATE GOD’S STORY AND VISION (HS)
– Proclamation of Faith based on Sacred Scripture and the Church’s teachings
Fidelity to God
“The Bible says…”
Presentation of Biblical text

– The Church says …
Presentation of the Church teaching
– We pause and reflect
Enabling the learners to gain a better understanding of the Christian truth presented in the Sacred Scripture and Church teaching

 WE CELEBRATE GOD’S MESSAGE

Seamless integration of the doctrinal, moral, and liturgical truths, as well as the GMRC / Values concepts to facilitate the learners’ integral faith and character formation

Our Model as Christians says …
Presentation of relatable models who lived out the faith and values in the lesson, to inspire the learners.

WE CELEBRATE OUR FAITH
Presentation of the three dimensions (DMW) working together to shape a complete and balanced life of faith.

WE BELIEVE (DOCTRINE)
 – Knowing and accepting the truths
 – Creed

WE ACT (Morals)
– Doing
– Living out the faith
– Code

We Pray (Worship) – GS
We Entrust – HS
– Heart response: giving praise, honor, and adoration to God
– Prayer and sacraments
– Cult

LET US THINK AND TALK
– Learners share with others the full message they learned from the lesson
– “walking together”

LET US LEVEL UP (GS ONLY)
– Learners “level up” their awareness, unlocking new ways of seeing, thinking, and living; shifting their mindset and values along the way
– Commitment

LET US DO THESE 
– Assessment, includes living out

WE CELEBRATE GOD’S LOVE WITH OUR FAMILY (GS only)

WE CELEBRATE OUR COMMITMENT (HS only)

“Levelling up”of their self-awareness; shifting of mindset, values, and beliefs along the way